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Photo of Adolfo Fernandez Adolfo Fernandez
Medical Center Blvd.
5th Floor Watlington/ General Surgery
Winston Salem, NC 27157-1095
Phone: (336) 716-7255
Fax: (336) 716-9758
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  75
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  65
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), VBG (Lap), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Fobi Pouch GB, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. Gallbladder removed if the patient is symptomatic or if they have gallstones on U/S.

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  5 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Lap   300 2 4 5 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2
LAP-BAND®
  6/28/07 5          
Adjustable Gastric Band - Other (AGB)

Education and Training
Medical School:  Duke University School of Medicine – Durham, NC (graduated 1997)
Residency:  Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA (finished 2002)
Fellowship:  Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA (finished 2003)

Specialized Training:
Name: Laparoscopic/Bariatric Fellowship
Date: 2001
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Fernandez as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospital:
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Winston Salem, NC


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